Respuesta :

y/5 + 8 = 7
y/5 = 7 - 8 = -1
so 
y/5 - 2 = -1 - 2

y/5 - 2 = -3

The value of  y/5 - 2 is  -3.

To find the value of  y/5 - 2.

What is equation?

An equation is a mathematical statement that is made up of two expressions connected by an equal sign. Equation, statement of equality between two expressions consisting of variables and/or numbers.

Given that:

The given expression is

y/5 + 8 = 7

y/5 = 7 - 8 = -1

y/5 =-1

Put the value of y/5 ,we get

so

y/5 - 2

= -1 - 2

= -3

So, the value of  y/5 - 2 is  -3.

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